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Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-based
Bronx, NY(Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$74,000
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303531008
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
7

Contact Information

Susan Debra Klugman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
70%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Medical Genetics and Genomics residency is a shared program with both the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health. It functions as a fellowship. The residents are exposed to the full breadth of the specialty including variant interpretation under the NY Center for Rare Disease. There are many multidisciplinary clinics as well as ample research and teaching opportunities. In general, residents work one on one with Genetics attendings.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$74,000
PGY-3
$95,363
PGY-4
$99,078
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Area
Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
113(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$736K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
44.1%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.35
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.54
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,487
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303531008
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
7
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Susan Debra Klugman
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
Interview Period:
8/3/2026 - 9/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
3153130F0, 3153130F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Montefiore Medical Center-Einstein Division
Primary Teaching Site:
Montefiore Medical Center-Einstein Division
Contact Person:
Lekesha Charles
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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